Rivian has a new high-performance EV that you almost certainly don't need. On Tuesday, the automaker unveiled a quad-motor variant of the second-generation R1. The EV can do remarkable things, but it's positioned as more of an off-road brand magnet than a sensible purchase. The Gen 2 Quad R1T (truck) starts at $115,990, and its R1S (SUV) counterpart starts at $121,990. The Gen 2 Quad lineup packs serious power. The four motors combine to give it 1,025 horsepower and 1,198 lb-ft of torque. It can

Senators Tim Sheehy and Elizabeth Warren have introduced a bipartisan bill to enshrine a right to repair for military equipment. The legislation, called the Warrior Right to Repair Act, would codify the right-to-repair provisions that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put in place through the Army Transformation and Acquisition Reform memorandum from April 30. The Department of Defense has not been immune from restrictive practices set forth by manufacturers, and much like the average consumer, has

Theres a lot to expect from this year's Prime Day , since it's been extended to run from July 8 to 11. One thing is for sure, though: you won't have to spend hundreds of dollars to get good tech this time around. Right now, you can grab a pair of Anker Soundcore Space A40 wireless earbuds for only $45, which is the best price we've seen. That's nearly half off their normal price, too. The Anker Soundcore Space earbuds are currently our top pick for best budget wireless earbuds . While their perf

Prime Day is finally here, and everything from the fun, like a three-month subscription to Audible, to the practical, like the Levoit Core 400S air purifier, is on sale. Falling firmly in the latter category is a 20 percent discount on the TP-Link Deco AXE5400 WI-Fi mesh router system . You can pick up the three-pack for $200, down from $350. The TP-Link Deco AXE5400 is our choice for best mesh Wi-Fi system for most people. It debuted in 2023 and scored an 87 in our review thanks to features lik

Prime Day isn't a bad time to grab that iPad you've been eyeing. Amazon's mega-sale has Apple's latest entry-level tablet for a record-low price. You can pick up the 11th-generation iPad , which only launched a few months ago, for $280. That's a hefty discount from its standard price of $350. This entry-level model gives most people everything they need in a tablet. For browsing, streaming content, reading, gaming or video calls, it's more than up to the task. If you want to use it for light wor

Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked is less than a day away, but a last-minute deluge of pre-release information from WinFuture's Roland Quandt has detailed essentially everything we can expect from the company on July 9. The leak follows Monday's reveal from Quandt when he shared what appeared to be official spec sheets for the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 and Z Flip 7 FE. To those, Quandt added today what look like per-release marketing materials obtained directly from Samsung. In a Bluesky post spott

One of our favorite robot vacuums from Eufy, the 11S Max , has dropped to $140 thanks to Amazon Prime Day deals . That's half off its regular price and one of the best discounts we've seen. This model earned a top spot on our list of the best budget-friendly robot vacuums . Arguably the coolest feature here is the 11S Max's thin profile, which allows it to slide under short tables and other places typical robovacs are too chonky to reach. It's also extremely quiet during use, so it can be operat

An imposter has been using AI to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to a report by The Washington Post . The fraudster has been contacting various government officials, including three foreign ministers, a US governor and a member of Congress. These officials received voice messages and texts that mimicked Rubio's voice and writing style. An official department memo says the imposter left voicemails on Signal for at least two targeted individuals and invited the others to join

Behaviour Interactive never misses an opportunity to bring great crossover content to its crown jewel multiplayer survival game, Dead by Daylight . The latest chapter will bring major characters and set pieces from the world of AMC's The Walking Dead to the game. New survivors enter the fold, as players will be able to select from two iconic Walking Dead characters. You could choose to play as Rick Grimes, the main protagonist of The Walking Dead . The Rick Grimes character will feature original

Ring security gear is among the smart home tech on sale for Prime Day this year. One of the highlights from the sale is the Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam it normally goes for $80, but it's half off right now and down to only $40. That's even lower than the previous all-time low price of $50 that we've seen during other sales, and the discount applies to all colorways: Black, Blush, Charcoal, Starlight and White. Ring introduced the Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam in 2024. It can spin a full 360 degrees on its base,

Amazon has asked its white collar employees to help fulfill grocery deliveries for Prime Day , according to The Guardian . The company has reportedly sent out a Slack message to its corporate workers in New York City, asking for volunteers to help [it] out with Prime Day to deliver to customers on [its] biggest days yet. That message went out to everyone from engineers to marketers. Specifically, Amazon wants its officer workers to volunteer their time in two-hour shifts between 10AM and 6PM fro

Samsung is making a bigger push into healthcare . It is buying Xealth, a platform focused on digital health tools and care programs. Terms of the deal, such as the purchase price, haven't been disclosed. Samsung expects the acquisition to be wrapped up by the end of the calendar year, pending closing conditions (such as any necessary regulatory approvals). Samsung says the deal will help to advance its transformation into a connected care platform that bridges wellness and medical care bringing

Whether youre working on an essay, doing research for a paper or just need some downtime streaming your favorite show a good laptop is a sensible investment for every college student. The best laptop for college doesnt have to push the envelope with the latest graphics card and processor, nor does it have to cost an arm and a leg. Sure, the best laptops come in all shapes and sizes and range in price, but college students dont need a power-hungry machine to support their needs. The best laptop

There's a big Sonos sale going on right now as part of Amazon Prime Day . This brings the price of many of the company's offerings down by up to 26 percent. Perhaps the best deal here is for the Beam Gen 2 soundbar , which has been discounted to $369. The regular price is $499. This particular device made our list of the best soundbars , and for very good reason. It's a great mid-range option with plenty of features. It supports Dolby Atmos and the relatively compact design ensures it'll likely

Many consider Razer's Kishi Ultra to be the best mobile gaming controller around. But its standard $150 price tag is a sticking point for some. Well, Prime Day is here to cure what ails you. Amazon has the Rolls-Royce of mobile controllers for only $100. What makes the Kishi Ultra special? You can start with its form factor. Like many accessories in this space, it has a telescoping design that expands to fit your device. But unlike some competitors, its hearty grip makes it feel like a full-fled

Amazons mountain of Prime Day deals and discounts is finally live, and were already on it . As is tradition, if youve got gadgets on your wishlist, Engadget has you covered. The team is surfacing the best Prime Day deals on gadgets and gear we can find across the entire shopping event. There are the usual suspects of wireless earbuds, trackers and all things Kindle, but were digging deeper, finding strong discounts on our past recommendations, like Dyson vacuums, Mesh Wi-Fi systems and more. Im

The latest Amazon Kindle is on sale for $85 as part of a Prime Day promotion . This is a discount of $25 and represents a record-low price for the ereader. This is the model that was released in 2024 and the sale includes both colorways. The iconic Kindle easily found a spot on our list of the best ereaders . The entry-level device is not filled with modern bells and whistles, but it gets the job done. It's light and compact, which makes it easy to pack or stow away in a bag, and the battery las

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is on sale for just $160 as part of the Amazon Prime Day celebration. This is a discount of 46 percent and represents a record-low price for the smartwatch. This is the company's latest watch and was released back in February, so it's nice to see a massive discount this early in the release cycle. We appreciated the Galaxy Watch 7 in our official review , calling it a capable companion for Samsung phones. It features an old-school design that recalls classic timepieces

Now that the world is saturated with big screens, phone makers are turning again to thinness to stand out from the pack. Samsung introduced its take on an ultra-thin phone, the Galaxy S25 Edge , in May and for Prime Day, you can get it for $800, $300 off its usual $1,100 starting price. The Galaxy S25 Edge includes the best of Samsung's Galaxy S25+ in a thinner and sturdier package. The S25 Edge is just 0.23 inches (5..8mm) thick, with a titanium frame, IP68 water and dust resistance and a Goril

One of the simplest and most pleasurable gadgets you can purchase is a digital photo frame, and luckily, Engadget's favorite option is on sale for Prime Day. You can purchase the Aura Carver Mat for 20 percent off, bringing the normally $179 frame down to $141. While many digital photo frames are a mixed bag at best, the Aura Carver Mat topped Engadget's best digital frames list because it's simple to set up and looks great. The 10.1-inch frame is made of plastic and designed to be used in lands

The latest Apple iPad Mini is on sale for a record-low price as part of the Prime Day extravaganza . The tablet is available for $380, which is a discount of $120. That's a pretty good deal for a device that's only around nine months old. This tablet made our list of the best iPads and we recommend it specifically for people who want a device with a smaller form factor. It's the only tablet that Apple makes in this size. Don't let the size fool you, however, as this is a full-featured iPad. It s

The 2025 edition of Prime Day is upon us and, as expected, Amazon is offering Prime members an extra batch of games at no additional cost. Four more PC titles are now available to Prime Gaming subscribers, namely Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II, Amnesia: The Dark Descent, Marvels Midnight Suns and Football Manager 2024. All of these are redeemable via the Epic Games Store save for Dark Forces II, which you can snag via GOG. The highly acclaimed Dark Forces II carries on the story of Kyle K

A Wi-Fi mesh system is one of the best upgrades you can make to improve your homes internet coverage, especially if youve ever struggled with dead zones, buffering or dropped video calls. Unlike a single router that broadcasts from one central point, a mesh system uses multiple access points spread throughout your space to blanket your entire home with a strong, seamless Wi-Fi signal. Whether you're working on multiple laptops, streaming 4K video in the living room or gaming online in the baseme

Amazon Prime Day 2025 is finally here, so nows the time for members to stock up on discounted home essentials, clothing, shoes, and of course, tech. Its safe to say that Amazons website will be overwhelming for the entirety of the event, so we wouldnt blame you if you got distracted immediately upon opening it. If youve got gadgets on your wishlist, Engadget has you covered. Were surfacing the best Prime Day deals on gadgets and gear we can find for the whole of the shopping event. As in years p

Whether you're upgrading your home office setup or building a new gaming rig, finding the best monitor for your needs can make a huge difference in both comfort and performance. Todays computer monitors come in all shapes and sizes from ultra-wide curved monitors designed for immersive gameplay to sleek, color-accurate panels perfect for creative work. And with more options than ever offering high refresh rates, vibrant OLED panels and features like G-Sync for smooth gameplay, there's truly som

If you already plan on using Prime Day as an excuse to upgrade your home theater, Amazon has a great deal on one of its premium streaming dongles that could be the perfect thing to complete your setup. The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is available for $25 off for Prime Day, lowering its normal price from $60 to $35. That's $2 away from its lowest price of $33. While we still prefer Amazon's Fire TV Stick HD as a budget streaming option , the Fire TV Stick 4K Max could be worth the upgrade for you

Epic Games has dropped its suit against Samsung. Were dismissing our court case against Samsung following the parties discussions, Epic CEO and founder Tim Sweeney posted on X. We are grateful that Samsung will address Epics concerns. The company filed the action in September. The lawsuit centered on the company's Auto Blocker feature, which only allows apps to be installed from the Google Play Store and Samsung Galaxy Store. Epic claimed this made it difficult for potential customers to use its

It appeared that Romero Games might have shuttered as a consequence of the sweeping job cuts at Microsoft last week, but the studio is still alive and kicking. In to a post on Bluesky, the company clarified that its latest project is currently canceled after its funding was pulled. The post doesn't name the publisher due to confidentiality agreements, but it sure seems like Microsoft was the purse behind the new game. Losing the money hasn't also meant that Romero Games is closing its doors, but

Apple is making another attempt to appeal the trade ban that forced it to remove the blood oxygen sensor from its smartwatches, Reuters reports . The company was forced to remove the feature in 2024, following a decision from the International Trade Commission (ITC) in 2023 that banned sales of the Apple Watch for violating health tech startup Masimo's patents. The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit heard new arguments from Apple and Masimo's lawyers on Monday over the legality of the o

Jack Dorsey just released a decentralized, peer-to-peer messaging app that functions entirely over Bluetooth networks, as reported by CNBC . It's called Bitchat and doesn't need the internet to work, as there are no central servers. The Twitter co-founder calls it an experiment in Bluetooth mesh networks, relays and store and forward models, message encryption models and a few other things. It works by enabling encrypted communication between nearby gadgets. Basically, it sends messages directly

Bluesky has updated its notification settings so that users have more control over when and why the social media app sends them a ping. Besides more granular controls over which things will trigger a notification, you can now receive alerts for any activity from a chosen account. As a fledgling app, Bluesky has lacked the in-depth notification toggles you might find in something like Instagram, which has had over a decade to figure out when people want to be contacted. With this update, the situ

Arkane Studios founder Raphael Colantonio had some harsh words for Game Pass in a thread on X , calling it an unstainable model that's damaging the industry. He also said that Microsoft's ability to throw infinite money at the platform will eventually wane because reality has to hit. Colantonio continued by saying Microsoft will kill everyone else, or give up and that gamers only like the service because the offer is too good to be true. He also wrote that these same players will turn on the pla

Amazon Prime Day is around the corner, but there are plenty of great deals to be found right now before the event kicks off in earnest on July 8. Right now you can pick up the Apple Watch Series 10 for $100 off its normal price. Thats the lowest price weve ever seen it, and trust us, 25 percent off on current-generation Apple products is not easy to come by. Its hard to believe that the Apple Watch is already ten years old. It seems like only yesterday that we got our hands on the first generati

Prime Day 2025 is basically here, and the sales are abundant. There's deals on some of our favorite products, like the TP-Link Deco AXE5400 WI-Fi mesh router system and the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max . Now, another Amazon device is on sale: the Echo Spot . Currently, you can get the Amazon Echo Spot for $45, down from $80. The 44 percent discount brings the smart alarm clock to a new all-time low. The deal is available on each of the color options, Black, Glacier White and Ocean Blue. Amazon la

Just a month after his explosive fallout with Donald Trump, Elon Musk is floating the idea of forming his own political party. In a poll on X, 1.24 million of his followers voted , with 65.4 percent saying they would like to see such a thing happen. The America Party would offer independence from a political system Musk says is too focused on waste & graft. Like so many things Musk says, its not worth paying too much attention to unless he puts his money where his mouth is. But, also like so man

If your laptop simply isnt cutting it anymore, Amazon Prime Day 2025 might have arrived just in time. As has been the case for the past few years, laptop deals are abundant this Prime Day, bringing discounts to MacBooks, Windows laptops, Chromebooks and more. But we wouldnt blame you if you didnt know how to figure out if that laptop youre eyeing actually has a good discount for Prime Day, or if the deal is stale. Thats where Engadget can help. Weve poured over the Prime Day laptop deals availab

Picking up a new MacBook can be pricey, so we always like sharing when a great model is having a steep sale. Prime Day deals have brought a high-end configuration of the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air M3 down to $1,249 or a whopping $450 off its regular price. This model includes 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage and typically costs $1,699. The M3 MacBook Air was our top budget pick for MacBooks, and we were impressed with its fast performance thanks to the M3 chip, as well as its sturdy and sleek de

Amazon Prime Day has returned for the summer, making it a good time to check to see if any big-ticket gadgets on your wishlist are on sale. A lot of our favorite tech is on sale at the moment, and that includes a number of Prime Day vacuum deals . One of the best is on the Dyson V15 Detect Plus , which has dropped to $570 for Prime members. We loved the Dyson V15 Detect and it earned a slot in our best cordless vacuums guide. The Plus model on sale during Prime Day is the same vacuum with more a

Thanks to new reporting from WinFuture 's Roland Quandt, we have a slew of presumptive details and specs for the next generation of Samsung's foldable phones. Reportedly lifted from official Samsung promotional materials, Quandt is reporting that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will be the thinnest iteration yet, measuring just 8.9mm when folded and 4.2mm unfolded. He also claims it will be the lightest Z Fold so far, weighing just 216g. Details reported by Quandy on the battery size, storage options and ca

The newest Roku Ultra streaming device is on sale for $69 as part of the Amazon Prime Day festivities . That's over 30 percent off and a record-low price, as it usually costs $100. The Roku Ultra made our list of the best streaming devices . It can play content in 4K, which is always nice, and supports HDR10/10+ streaming. There's a USB port for personal files and the device allows for voice control via Alexa, Google Home and Roku Smart Home. It also ships with a newly-designed remote that we fo

Amazon Prime Day has been a summer mainstay for years at this point and 2025 is no exception. Prime Day will return on July 8 to July 11 this year, marking the first time the shopping event has been more than 48-hours long. That just means youll have more time to shop the deals, but really, you don't even have to wait until the official start date to save. Amazon typically always has early Prime Day deals in the lead-up to the event, and this year were already seeing some solid discounts on gadg

Its Amazon Prime Day again, except this time its a four-day affair, the longest Prime Day ever. There are an overwhelming number of deals and discounts to sift through, but this steep sale on Apple AirPods Pro 2 is one of the best out there. For Prime Day, these wireless, noise-canceling headphones are selling for $160. This is only $6 higher than its record low price, and at a regular price of $249, youre looking at 36 percent off. The Apple AirPods Pro 2 were our overall pick for best wireless

The best value in security cameras is back. This Prime Day deal has two Blink Mini 2 cameras for only $35. That's half off and $5 less than you'd usually pay for only one of them. This matches a Black Friday record low for the pair. The Blink Mini 2 is a recent offering, arriving in 2024 . The compact camera has a built-in LED spotlight, a low-light sensor and color night vision capabilities. It supports 1080p live view, which should be plenty sharp enough for regular use. Its field of view is

Amazon Prime Day deals are in full swing now and we're seeing record-low prices on a lot of our favorite gadgets. That even applies to some Apple devices, which do see regular discounts but it's not often they see all-time lows. Right now, the USB-C AirPods Max headphones are on sale for $450, which is $100 off their usual price and the best discount we've seen. They previously dropped this low during the Black Friday shopping season last year, and currently the discount applies to all colorways

We're just one sleep away from Amazon Prime Day but it might as well have started with all the amazing deals available now. Take, for instance, Apple accessories like the AirTag. Currently, you can get a four-pack of Apple AirTags for $67, down from $99. The 31 percent discount brings the set to just $2 more than its record-low price. A single AirTag is typically $29, so you're getting four of them for not much more than a pair costs. Though, if you really want just one, a single AirTag is also

Shark robot vacuums are on sale for Prime Day and there are some good deals to be had. For instance, the AI Ultra is on sale for just $280 . This is 50 percent off, as the regular price is $550. This model topped our list of the best robot vacuums , so it's the real deal. The AI Ultra boasts fantastic suction power and the bagless self-emptying base is incredibly handy. There's a simple mobile app that lets users control the vacuum when not at home. This app also displays home maps made by the v

Here's a sweet Prime Day deal on one of our favorite streaming devices. You can get the Google TV Streamer for $84. (It typically retails for $100.) That's nearly an all-time low for the wedge-shaped gizmo. The Google TV Streamer is Engadget's pick for the best all-in-one streaming device . It has a top-notch interface that makes it easy to organize your content. That holds even if your series and movies come from different sources. Its upgraded processor and RAM make it quick and easy to switch

As a college student today, you'll need certain tech to get your work done key among the bunch being a solid laptop for college . But there are other gadgets that can make your academic life easier, and in some cases, more fun. If you're looking to stay organized, produce better work and enjoy your down time on and off campus, picking up a few important devices before you start the next semester can make all the difference. We've collected some of the must-have gadgets for college that we've te

Apple doesnt want to fork over half a billion euros to the EU. The tech giant is officially appealing a 500 million ($587 million) fine brought by the European Commission in April, 9To5Mac reports . The Commission fined both Apple and Meta earlier this year for violating the Digital Markets Act through anti-competitive activities. In Apple's case , the Commission found that the company stopped developers from providing customers with information about sales and offers outside of the App Store. T

It's hot out there, so this might be the perfect time to stay in and binge some TV. Paramount+ is offering one heck of a deal right now for budding couch potatoes, with two months available for just $2 . That breaks down to just $1 per month. This is not just any old discount. It applies to both the ad-supported Essential plan and the ad-free Premium subscription. This saves new users $14 for Essential and a whopping $24 for Premium over two months. I suggest going with Premium because ads suck